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Horseracing Collection (page 7)

From the iconic Jim Pike and his legendary horse, Phar Lap, to the thrilling races at Saratoga Race Course in NY State, it has captivated hearts worldwide

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Racehorse Scullion

Racehorse Scullion
The Racehorse Scullion, his owner George Hardy, and trainer Captain Thomas Hogg (1879-1942). Date: circa 1924

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole

Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole
Scenes from Lewes Stable, owned by G. Poole, who is pictured in one of the images. Also shown are champion jockey L. B. Rees and racehorse Ned Carver. Date: circa 1924

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Racehorse Massine

The Racehorse Massine
Thoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Sledge Race at St. Moritz

Sledge Race at St. Moritz
The frozen lake at St. Moritz was utilised as a race course during the winter months. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorseracing Collection: New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey

New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey, on Derby Day Date: 1928

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Mr Punch as jockey riding pocket book wallet

Mr Punch as jockey riding pocket book wallet
Mr Punch as a jockey riding on Mr Punch's Pocket Book wallet Date: 1871

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Photographs of the Grand National, including two falls, and group clearing Becher's Brook

Photographs of the Grand National, including two falls, and group clearing Becher's Brook. Captioned, The Grand National: Luck - Good and Bad - Round the Course'

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Caricature illustrations of jockeys, owners and trainers, the 1925 Grand National

Caricature illustrations of jockeys, owners and trainers, the 1925 Grand National. Captioned, "National "Notabilities, Who will win the Grand National? Illustrations by The Tout'

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Lester Piggott, legendary British jockey

Lester Piggott, legendary British jockey
Lester Piggott (b 1935), legendary British jockey, seen here on horseback. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Horses racing, with thousands of spectators. Date: 1844

Horses racing, with thousands of spectators. Date: 1844

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Cover of Monsieur magazine, March 1921 (pochoir print)

Cover of Monsieur magazine, March 1921 (pochoir print)
STC270925 Cover of Monsieur magazine, March 1921 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Gentlemen at the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, pub. March 1921 (pochoir print)

Gentlemen at the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, pub. March 1921 (pochoir print)
STC312859 Gentlemen at the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, pub. March 1921 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: At the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 34, pub. Easter 1920 (pochoir print)

At the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 34, pub. Easter 1920 (pochoir print)
STC312851 At the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 34, pub. Easter 1920 (pochoir print) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageHorseracing Collection: French horseracing magazine La vie au Grand Air 1904

French horseracing magazine La vie au Grand Air 1904
3666027 French horseracing magazine La vie au Grand Air 1904 by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Cup Day at Ascot (engraving)

Cup Day at Ascot (engraving)
1615816 Cup Day at Ascot (engraving) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup Day at Ascot. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 June 1898)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Soudan Advance, Sport at the Front (litho)

The Soudan Advance, Sport at the Front (litho)
1606221 The Soudan Advance, Sport at the Front (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance, Sport at the Front)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The King at Epsom Spring Meeting, 22 April, His Majesty watching the Races from the Balcony of

The King at Epsom Spring Meeting, 22 April, His Majesty watching the Races from the Balcony of the Grand Stand
1629606 The King at Epsom Spring Meeting, 22 April, His Majesty watching the Races from the Balcony of the Grand Stand (engraving) by Begg

Background imageHorseracing Collection: 'Eclipse'ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas)

"Eclipse"ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas)
5310873 " Eclipse" ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Sartorius, John Nott (1759-1828); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Jockeys leading horses to starting gate, (B&W), elevated view

Jockeys leading horses to starting gate, (B&W), elevated view
Easy Retouch, Black and White, Photography, elevated view, adults only, medium group of people, small group of animals, sport, competition, series, horizontal, outdoors, day, horse, horseracing

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Horseracing at the Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1780. Creator: Unknown

Horseracing at the Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1780. Creator: Unknown
Horseracing at the Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1780. Horseracing: spectators; jockeys and horses; carriages arriving at the tavern

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown

The Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown
The Turf Inn (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. Horseracing: spectators; jockeys and horses; carriages arriving at the tavern

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Thunder of the Hooves

The Thunder of the Hooves
Sharon Lee Chapman

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Studies at Suburban Races (engraving)

Studies at Suburban Races (engraving)
1058597 Studies at Suburban Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies at Suburban Races)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Ascot Races, the Avenue, Windsor Park, on the Cup Day (engraving)

Ascot Races, the Avenue, Windsor Park, on the Cup Day (engraving)
1052607 Ascot Races, the Avenue, Windsor Park, on the Cup Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Races, the Avenue, Windsor Park, on the Cup Day)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The late Mr Blenkiron, of Middle Park (engraving)

The late Mr Blenkiron, of Middle Park (engraving)
1625983 The late Mr Blenkiron, of Middle Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Blenkiron, of Middle Park)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Croxton Park Race Plate (engraving)

The Croxton Park Race Plate (engraving)
1625519 The Croxton Park Race Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Croxton Park Race Plate)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, the Arabs in the Ring (engraving)

The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, the Arabs in the Ring (engraving)
1624107 The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, the Arabs in the Ring (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Goodwood Races (engraving)

The Goodwood Races (engraving)
1619676 The Goodwood Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Races. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 August 1861)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)

Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)
1627087 Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Melbourne, Australia)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The late Mr John Scott (engraving)

The late Mr John Scott (engraving)
1625984 The late Mr John Scott (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr John Scott. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 October 1871)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Start for 'The Derby'(engraving)

The Start for "The Derby"(engraving)
1625623 The Start for " The Derby" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start for " The Derby")

Background imageHorseracing Collection: 'Foigh-a-Ballagh, 'the Winner of the Great St Leger and Grand Duke Michael Stakes (engraving)

"Foigh-a-Ballagh, "the Winner of the Great St Leger and Grand Duke Michael Stakes (engraving)
1625143 " Foigh-a-Ballagh, " the Winner of the Great St Leger and Grand Duke Michael Stakes (engraving) by English School

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Goodwood Races, Views of the Course (engraving)

Goodwood Races, Views of the Course (engraving)
1621225 Goodwood Races, Views of the Course (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodwood Races, Views of the Course)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Southgate Steeple Chase, Scene at the Brook (engraving)

The Southgate Steeple Chase, Scene at the Brook (engraving)
1095702 The Southgate Steeple Chase, Scene at the Brook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southgate Steeple Chase, Scene at the Brook)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Doncaster Races, the Dead-Heat for the St Leger Stakes, between 'Voltigeur'and 'Russborough'

Doncaster Races, the Dead-Heat for the St Leger Stakes, between "Voltigeur"and "Russborough"
1096871 Doncaster Races, the Dead-Heat for the St Leger Stakes, between " Voltigeur" and " Russborough", " Bolingbroke" Third (engraving) by English School

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Royal Ascot in the Coronation Year, Queen Alexandras Semi-State Procession passing along

Royal Ascot in the Coronation Year, Queen Alexandras Semi-State Procession passing along the Course to the Royal Stand
1629870 Royal Ascot in the Coronation Year, Queen Alexandras Semi-State Procession passing along the Course to the Royal Stand on the Opening Day (litho) by Amato, G.S

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Bar Point-to-Point Steeplechase, 12 April (litho)

The Bar Point-to-Point Steeplechase, 12 April (litho)
1629596 The Bar Point-to-Point Steeplechase, 12 April (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bar Point-to-Point Steeplechase, 12 April, Events and Competitors)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Afghan War, Military Sports and Games at Jellalabad (engraving)

The Afghan War, Military Sports and Games at Jellalabad (engraving)
1106543 The Afghan War, Military Sports and Games at Jellalabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Military Sports and Games at Jellalabad)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The St Leger (b / w photo)

The St Leger (b / w photo)
1628346 The St Leger (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Leger. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 September 1901)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Tribunes at Longchamps before the Race for the Grand Prix de Paris (engraving)

The Tribunes at Longchamps before the Race for the Grand Prix de Paris (engraving)
1099201 The Tribunes at Longchamps before the Race for the Grand Prix de Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Shrewsbury Races (engraving)

Shrewsbury Races (engraving)
1095566 Shrewsbury Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury Races. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The New Royal Stand at Epsom (engraving)

The New Royal Stand at Epsom (engraving)
1062058 The New Royal Stand at Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Royal Stand at Epsom)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago (chromolitho)

Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago (chromolitho)
1062063 Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of Horse-Racing a Hundred Years Ago)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: The Goodwood Race Prize Plate, 1849 (engraving)

The Goodwood Race Prize Plate, 1849 (engraving)
1096346 The Goodwood Race Prize Plate, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Race Prize Plate, 1849)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Hong-Kong Races, the Race for the Plenipo Cup (engraving)

Hong-Kong Races, the Race for the Plenipo Cup (engraving)
1097306 Hong-Kong Races, the Race for the Plenipo Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong Races, the Race for the Plenipo Cup)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving)

Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving)
1097304 Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong Races, 1853, the Plenipo Cup)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving)

Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving)
1097303 Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup, presented by B Oliveira, Esquire, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pontefract Races, 1853, the Gold Cup)

Background imageHorseracing Collection: 'The Doncaster Cup', King John of France Led Captive by Edward the Black Prince (engraving)

"The Doncaster Cup", King John of France Led Captive by Edward the Black Prince (engraving)
1097282 " The Doncaster Cup", King John of France Led Captive by Edward the Black Prince (engraving) by English School



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From the iconic Jim Pike and his legendary horse, Phar Lap, to the thrilling races at Saratoga Race Course in NY State, it has captivated hearts worldwide. Witness Desert Orchid's breathtaking leap during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race on that unforgettable day of March 15th, 1990. The excitement continues with a glimpse of Cartmel Races Poster enticing spectators to experience the thrill firsthand. Derby Day - an event where Olympians collide in a battle for glory, as depicted by Cecil Aldin's masterpiece 'The Derby 1923'. Ascot takes center stage on Tatler's front cover in 1955, showcasing the elegance and grandeur surrounding horse racing. Red Rum steals our hearts once again after triumphing at the prestigious Grand National in April 1977, celebrated with a joyous reception. With every jump over fences and full stretch gallop towards victory, Red Rum solidifies his place in racing history. Hon Dorothy Paget graces us with her presence alongside her beloved Golden Miller – a testament to the bond between jockey and horse. Howard K Elcock captures the electrifying atmosphere 'on the rails' at Goodwood Racecourse – where anticipation fills every corner. Finally, Bechers Ghost haunts our memories as we recall those daring moments at the Grand National that leave us breathless yet hungry for more horseracing adventures.